Calories Count: 10 Tasty Snacks Under 50 Calories
August 14, 2013Make Your Calories Count!
In the every day hustle and bustle of our lives it's tempting to just grab the most convenient snack for that quick fix in between meals. For many of us, that easy to reach snack often includes an unhealthy food choice. What starts out as a handful of potato chips often turns into much more and "just a couple of bites" of a snack that you know is high in calories...well you know how that usually goes. So when you are in the midst of a snack attack, how can you snack healthy? Here are 10 healthy snack ideas that have 50 calories or less:
1. One fourth cup of soy beans (edamame) with light sea salt =37 calories.
Snack fact: Low in fat, edamame is a great dietary fiber and protein source. It also consists of iron, thiamin, vitamin K, and more.
2. One ounce of smoked salmon on two multi-grain Wheat Thin crackers=48 calories.
Snack fact: Salmon is high in protein, vitamin D, B12, B6, and calcium.
3. 1.3 ounces of tuna (packed in water not oil) mixed with a teaspoon of Dijon mustard =48 calories.
Snack fact: Tuna is low in saturated fat, high in protein, and a good source for niacin, B12, and B6.
4. Two slices of turkey (white meat) rolled in two lettuce leaves=46 calories.
Snack fact: Turkey is a good source for protein, selenium, riboflavin, and is low in saturated fats.
5. One cup of canned beets=50 calories
Snack fact: Beets are great source for fiber, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and are low in cholesterol and saturated fats.
6. One ounce of avocado with a touch of lime juice=45 calories
Snack fact: Avocados are high in fiber, vitamin K, and folate. They also contain vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, and vitamin B6.
7. One half of a medium baked apple topped with one tablespoon of low-fat yogurt and a few sprinkles of cinnamon=45 calories.
Snack fact: An excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, apples are low in sodium and saturated fats.
8. One cup of refreshing sliced cucumbers =14 calories.
Snack fact: Cucumbers (especially fresh from the garden) are a delicious snack for those hot summer days! They are high in vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium and low in cholesterol and sodium.
9. One ounce of fat-free mozzarella marinated in one teaspoon of marinara sauce=46 calories.
Snack fact: Mozzarella is a great source of protein as well as calcium and vitamin B12.
10. Eight cherry tomatoes mixed with a tablespoon of light cream cheese =46 calories.
Snack fact: Tomatoes contain vitamin E, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamins A, C, K, and more.
Sources: Womansday.com, Shape.com, Nutritiondata.self.com
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What are some of your favorite healthy snacks?